Northampton vs Munster Predictions - Munster can cause upset at the Saints

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 16 Jan 2025

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Northampton and Munster have identical Champions Cup records.
Both teams won 2 out of their 3 games in the Cup.
Match could be tight with Munster having +7.5 spread advantage.

Munster can upset the odds in England (Getty Images)

Northampton vs Munster Preview

These teams have an identical record in the Champions Cup and are fighting for top spot in the pool. It should be tight, which means I'm backing Munster on the +7.5 spread.

Northampton vs Munster Preview
Head to Head
Northampton Form
Northampton Injuries & Team News
Munster Form
Munster Injuries & Team News

Northampton have won 4 of their last 6 matches.
Northampton beat Munster in their last encounter.
Munster have won 4 of their last 6 matches.

Head to Head

When these sides met last season, Northampton Saints won by 10 points at home.

Northampton Form

Northampton are enjoying a fairly decent season, although they have plagued with some inconsistency. However, after three rounds of the Champions Cup, the Saints top Pool 3 with two wins.

The Saints comfortably beat Castres 38-8 in their opening Champions Cup game before upsetting the odds with a win in Pretoria against the Bulls. That was followed by a defeat in the Premiership against Saracens, but Northampton bounced back to beat Newcastle and table topping Bath.

Last week, the Saints traveled to Stade Francais for their third Champions Cup game. They lost the fixture 45-35.

Northampton Injuries & Team News

After resting some key players last weekend, Northampton should be back to full strength for this clash against Munster.

Munster Form

Munster have the same record as Northampton with two wins in three Champions Cup games. They are second on the table, one point off their opponents and level with Saracens.

The Irish club thrashed Stade Francais at home in the Champions Cup opening fixture before going down 16-14 to Castres away. Munster returned to the URC with a 22-19 away win over Ulster before losing 28-7 to Leinster at home.

Last weekend, Munster were very impressive in beating Saracens 17-12 on home soil. The game could have gone either way, but it was Munster who held their composure best.

Munster Injuries & Team News

Munster have all but secured progression to the knockout rounds, however, they will want to finish as high up as possible. I foresee the Irish putting out a very strong side.

Verdict

Northampton v Munster

Munster are set to get inside the +7.5 handicap and perhaps win on the road.

Munster +7.5

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